ORLANDO — Orlando City SC announced a strategic partnership with the Football Science Institute aimed at enhancing the club’s technical and sporting infrastructure, expanding applied research initiatives and broadening professional development for its staff.

“We are always looking for ways to push the standard of excellence across our club, and this partnership with FSI is an important step in that process,” said Orlando City SC General Manager & Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. “By connecting cutting-edge research with our day-to-day operations, we can create an environment that supports innovation, enhances player performance and invests in the continued growth of our staff.”

Under the agreement, Orlando City staff and professionals will gain access to FSI’s educational programs, developed and delivered by experts working within some of the most competitive environments in world football. The partnership also opens opportunities for participation in academic initiatives, professional events and educational activities organized by FSI.

The deal is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices among professionals from different areas of the game, connecting the Orlando-based MLS club with a broader network of football research and development.

Orlando City has not disclosed the financial terms or duration of the partnership. The club’s next home match at Exploria Stadium will be the first under the new agreement.